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Creating a More Body-Positive Social Media Experience

Social media strongly shapes how people view their bodies and daily lives. When scrolling becomes a habit, users may begin to judge themselves based (1) __________ images that are carefully edited and selectively shared. This often leads people to compare your lifestyle to the perfectly filtered lifestyles they see online, which gradually reinforces (2) __________.

To protect your well-being, small changes in how you use social platforms can make a real difference. Try the following practical steps:

• Block accounts that make you feel pressured, insecure, or dissatisfied with your appearance.
• Follow content that feels (3) __________, especially creators who show realistic bodies and everyday experiences.
• Be (4) __________ of how often you check posts and images, as constant exposure can affect how people feel about themselves.
• Limit screen time by (5) __________ alerts on your smartphone to remind you to take breaks from scrolling.

By shaping your feed more carefully, social media can become a space (6) __________ supports confidence rather than comparison.

[Adapted from https://nourishingny.com]